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Video capture assemblyVideo capture assembly description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20090109286, Video capture assembly. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
Personal video capture is making exciting advances as the size of cameras shrinks, the cost of electronic recording comes within reach of the average consumer, and the ease of digitally archiving and sharing video improves. Enthusiasts in a variety of endeavors ranging from car and bike racing to skydiving, paintball, skiing and snowboarding can now capture their experiences on video. However, the quality of user experience is a function of device portability, durability, and product safety as well as premium quality video capture, storage, ease of use and availability of state-of-the-art integrated technological features. The right combination of features has proven elusive to companies offering video capture devices in today\'s marketplace. Adding superfluous features to a personal video capture assembly only increases complexity and degrades user experience. Appropriate features, on the other hand, greatly enhance user experience, and can lead to widespread adoption of both the video capture technology as well as revitalize interest in activities for which the video capture assembly is adapted. A personal video capture assembly is desired that integrates an appropriate set of technological features to enhance user experience in video capture for a range of activities of interest. In consideration of the above-identified shortcomings of the art, the present invention provides a video capture assembly adapted for optimal user experience. In one exemplary embodiment, the video capture assembly comprises a waterproof protective case small enough to fit in one hand, with a shock absorbent padding disposed inside. A submersible video input connector protrudes outside said case from and is coupled to a device interface disposed inside said case. A video storage device can be placed on said shock absorbent padding and is removably attachable to said device interface. A case lid closes over the video storage device, such that motion of said video storage device relative to said case is prevented. An image sensor can be coupled to said video input connector. The image sensor may be adapted as necessary for optimal integration with a particular activity. In one embodiment, for example, the image sensor may be deployed in a helmet camera. The helmet camera may comprise, for example, a protective housing that can be secured atop a helmet, and one or more image sensors disposed in the protective housing. A flexible cable can emerge from the helmet camera protective housing, and can carry image signals from the image sensor(s) to the video storage device. A variety of attaching means may be used to secure the protective housing atop a helmet or other host, such as the roof of a car, as will be appreciated. The protective housing may also be equipped with a complimentary equipment cavity for inclusion of additional advantageous equipment, as may be included to suit individual circumstances. Further exemplary embodiments may include, for example, a protective case with shock absorbent padding and video input connector coupled to a device interface, a video storage device removably attachable to said device interface, where the video storage device is configured to implement certain advantageous features as described herein. For example, the video storage device may be configured to overlay data acquired via a data acquisition channel onto simultaneously received video input. The video storage device may alternatively or additionally be configured to store simultaneously received video input in a split screen format. Other advantages and features of the invention are described below. The systems and methods provided in connection with the video capture assembly provided herein further described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Continue reading about Video capture assembly... Full patent description for Video capture assembly Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Video capture assembly patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Video capture assembly or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Controllable micro light assembly Next Patent Application: Inspecting method and inspecting system of assembly Industry Class: Television ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Video capture assembly patent info. IP-related news and info Results in 2.73518 seconds Other interesting Feshpatents.com categories: Medical: Surgery , Surgery(2) , Surgery(3) , Drug , Drug(2) , Prosthesis , Dentistry paws |
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